Adjunct Faculty in Nursing

Teach at varied times and locations and using a variety of teaching delivery systems (including video, enhanced audio, and online) within the qualified discipline.

Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum, including assessment of student learning, and program review.

Maintain accurate student records.

Maintain regular office hours and meet all instructional deadlines.

Serve on program Advisory Councils, Committees, and Articulation Task Forces.

Provide input for budgets, book orders, and semester schedules.

Engage in creative and scholarly activities within the discipline.

Maintain industry-recognized certification in assigned discipline, as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Discipline-Specific Faculty Expectations:
Teaching responsibilities may include but are not restricted to undergraduate courses in Nursing that support a Quality and Safety Education for Nurses model. Other courses may be developed to fit the successful candidate's expertise and program demand as approved by the Dean of Nursing.

In addition, the successful candidate will

1. Provide instruction in the Nursing Assistant program following the requirements of Article 8 of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act.
2. Deliver instruction that is learner-centered and promotes participation in the learning process, emphasizing pathophysiology and critical thinking concepts.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and clinical competence in acute care hospital and community-based healthcare settings. Work collaboratively with students and facility staff to optimize clinical experiences.
4. Work with advisory committees to identify and meet the needs of the community about nursing subject matter and courses.
5. Administer and monitor exams; evaluate student progress; collect and maintain records of student classroom and clinical experiences.
6. Act as a liaison with healthcare organizations/providers.
7. Follow the requirements within the Arizona State Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion regarding the Role of the Clinical Instructor in Pre-Licensure RN and LPN Programs.
8. Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of standards for the admission, progression, and graduation of students (AZBN).
9. Communicate with the Dean of Nursing and colleagues regarding student issues and progression in the program.
10. Initiate and maintain active participation in professional development opportunities that encompass the discipline of Nursing and teaching effectiveness.
11. Together with the Nursing Assistant Training Coordinator, review policies and procedures that ensure student and patient safety.
12. Under the leadership of the Dean of Nursing, provide direction and coordination of the Nursing Program, following the requirements of the Arizona State Bord of Nursing.
13. Supervise and evaluate the program, ensure adjunct instructors meet regulatory qualifications, and ensure written policies meet AZBN and accreditation
14. Probationary faculty are required to complete the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) training within the probationary period and are strongly encouraged to complete it in their first year. ISW is a required part of a new faculty member's probationary training and probationary faculty are not eligible to receive additional compensation for completing the training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Standard Faculty Competencies:
COMPETENCIES
DESCRIPTIONPROFICIENCY
CommunicationAbility to effectively communicate with students and colleagues.
Advanced TeachingAbility to engage the 21^st-century community college student - i.e. traditional and non-traditional students. Ability to develop sound pedagogy.
Advanced

Curriculum DevelopmentAbility to develop curriculum in consultation with a Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Council. Curriculum development must be relevant to the field, and the audience.
Advanced

Technology Ability to teach via a Learning Management System, and to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other computerized systems. Must have demonstrated experience with 21^st-century teaching modalities that involve technology.
Advanced

Diversity & Multi-CulturalismAbility to serve a diverse audience. Ability to incorporate multi-culturalism approaches to instruction.
Advanced

TrustAbility to encourage a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent, and acting with integrity and confidentiality.
Advanced

Flexibility & AdaptabilityAbility to be continuously change ready to adjust approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Advanced

Self-AwarenessUses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and adjust self as needed.
Advanced

Continual Improvement Continuously and proactively identifies improvement needs and makes changes to departmental functions and processes that result in better outcomes.
Advanced

Action-OrientedTakes action on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Advanced

Physical Ability to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hearing or listening in the normal range (corrected), and speaking and giving directions. Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Basic

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Current unencumbered Arizona RN license.
• Three years of experience as a RN.
• DPS Level I fingerprint clearance and valid AZ driver's license.
• Current CPR certification and TB screening.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Demonstrated proficiency in college-level teaching for the equivalency of two (2) years full-time.
• Approval to teach nursing assistants as granted by AzBN.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 3-4 Year Probationary Period